Auto Scripture: Show  Lyrics: I called and the Lord heard me Lord, You are my Shepherd Lead me beside the still waters Even though I walk through the valley (Lord, heal me) You prepare me a table Surely Your love and Your goodness Even though I walk through the valley (Lord, heal me) Guide me now in Your righteousness Even though I walk through the valley (Lord, heal me) Even though I walk through the valley (Lord, heal me) Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death View your favourites LyricsEven though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death And I will fear no evil (Chorus:) And I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on (Chorus) Yes, I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on (4) The valley of the shadow of death . . .--This striking expression, to which the genius of Bunyan has given such reality, was probably on Hebrew lips nothing more than a forcible synonym for a dark, gloomy place. Indeed, the probability is that instead of tsal-maveth (shadow of death), should be read, tsalm-th (shadow, darkness), the general signification being all that is required in any one of the fifteen places where it occurs. It is true it is used of the "grave" or "underworld" (Job 10:21-22). But it is also used of the "darkness of a dungeon" (Psalm 107:10), of "the pathless desert" (Jeremiah 2:6); or, possibly, since it is there parallel with drought, of "the blinding darkness of a sandstorm," and metaphorically of "affliction" (Isaiah 9:2), and of the "dull heavy look" that grief wears (Job 16:16). By valley we must understand a deep ravine. Palestine abounds in wild and gloomy valleys, and shepherd life experiences the actual peril of them. Addison's paraphrase catches the true feeling of the original-- . . . Verse 4. - Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. A sudden transition and contrast, such as David loved. The quiet paths of righteousness and peace remind the poet of the exact opposite - the dark and dismal way through the valley of the shadow of death. Even when so situated, he does not, he will not, fear. I will fear no evil, he says. And why? For thou art with me. The same Protector, the same gracious and merciful God, will be still with him - leading him, guiding his steps, shepherding him, keeping him from evil. Thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff - i.e. thy shepherd's crook, and thy staff of defence - they comfort me. They make me feel that, however long and however dreary the way through the dark vale, I shall still have thy guidance and thy protection. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Jump to Previous Comfort Death Deep Evil Fear Rod Shade Shades Shadow Staff Support Valley Walk Jump to Next Comfort Death Deep Evil Fear Rod Shade Shades Shadow Staff Support Valley Walk Links Psalm 23:4 NIV What is meant by the valley of the shadow of death?Figuratively, the “valley of the shadow of death” stands for the perils of life, from which God protects believers.
Who wrote as I walk through the valley of the shadow of death?The Valley of the Shadow of Death, as described in The Pilgrim's Progress by poet John Bunyan.
When I walk through the valley of the shadow of doubt?Psalm 23:4 King James Version (KJV)
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
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